Legal in Vintage, Commander. Foil/nonfoil near parity suggests competitive demand.
About This Card
Mana Drain is a mythic instant from Breaking News. Currently $53.79 ($63.62 foil).
Released April 2024 as part of Breaking News (set). Click through to Breaking News for the full set's price index, top movers, and sealed-product EV.
Banned in Legacy — price reflects demand from other formats rather than competitive play.
Ranked #115 on EDHREC with significant Commander play across multiple archetypes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mana Drain a good MTG investment?
Mana Drain is a mythic from Breaking News currently at $53.79. It's ranked #115 on EDHREC for Commander play. Legal in Vintage, Commander. Check the SpellBook Score and reprint risk analysis on this page for a complete investment picture.
What is the price of Mana Drain?
Mana Drain from Breaking News is currently $53.79 for nonfoil and $63.62 for foil. SpellBook Finance tracks daily prices from TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay, and EU marketplaces — compare all sources on this page.
What is Mana Drain's mana cost?
Mana Drain's mana cost (casting cost) is UU ({U}{U}). See Mana Drain's full card text, color identity, format legality, and live prices on this page.
Should I buy Mana Drain?
At $53.79, Mana Drain is a mythic with Legal in Vintage, Commander.. Review the price history chart, supply signals, and reprint risk analysis on this page to make an informed decision.
Which buylist pays the most for Mana Drain?
SpellBook compares Card Kingdom, CoolStuffInc, Star City Games, ABU Games, TCGPlayer, Manapool, and eBay. The Where to Sell section of this page surfaces today's highest net payout after fees and shipping, along with store credit bonuses when you want to trade up.
Is Mana Drain good in Commander (EDH)?
Mana Drain is ranked #115 on EDHREC, making it a popular Commander staple. Legal in Vintage, Commander. See its price history and reprint risk on this page.
What formats is Mana Drain legal in?
Mana Drain is tournament-legal in Vintage, Commander. Full format legality, price history, and reprint risk are on this page.
Is Mana Drain going up or down?
At $53.79, daily moves for Mana Drain are tracked across TCGPlayer market, Card Kingdom, and eBay completed sales. Its foil carries a 1.2x premium at $63.62, a separate signal worth watching. Scroll up for the multi-source chart on this mythic instant; direction matters more than yesterday's spot.
Is Mana Drain worth buying?
Mana Drain ranks #115 on EDHREC, with steady Commander demand. At $53.79, weigh the chart, recent eBay sale comps, and reprint risk on this page before committing.
Mana Drain reprint risk
Mana Drain can be reprinted in any future Standard, Modern, Commander, or Masters product. Watch for upcoming set spoilers and EDH precon announcements; the SpellBook reprint risk score on this page weighs print history, set type, and competitive demand to flag the cards most exposed.
Mana Drain price history
SpellBook has tracked Mana Drain since its 2024 release in Breaking News across TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay completed sales, Cardmarket, and 13 other sources. It currently sits at #115 on EDHREC, which shapes its long-run demand. The full multi-year chart and recent sale comps live above this section.